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A18 OTA

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,632 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,126 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,126 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,848 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 100,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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A18 OTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 OTA registered?

A18 OTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is A18 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 OTA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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